If you’re a fan of anime, this one’s for you! Crunchyroll has its line-up of anime airing in 2024, and we’ve checked through it to gather the ones that reflect our favorite theme: post-apocalyptic and dystopian! From desolate landscapes to futuristic cityscapes, these anime promise to deliver a visual feast while unraveling gripping narratives that delve into the depths of human resilience and survival. Let’s take a look at the post-apocalyptic and dystopian anime that will air on Crunchyroll in 2024.
Dystopian and Apocalyptic Anime Airing on Crunchyroll this 2024
Metallic Rouge
Rouge, a young girl, undertakes a mission to eliminate nine androids posing a threat to humanity.
Dubs available: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Dropkick on My Devil!!: Apocolypse Day – Available now
A human witch and also college student named Yurine Hanazono summons the lamia Jashin (“Evil God”) from Hell. Unable to go back to Hell by herself, Jashin spends each day unsuccessfully trying to kill Yurine while simultaneously spending time with her and various acquaintances from Heaven and Hell.
No dubs available.
Mr. Villain’s Day Off – Available January 7th
During his professional life, a particular man assumes a prominent role as a leader within an extraterrestrial organization known as the Evil League, dedicated to world destruction. However, even villains require moments of respite. On his days off, he indulges in sampling new ice cream flavors, expressing enthusiasm for pandas, and navigating awkward interactions while assisting human children and his chief adversary, the Ranger Dawn Red.
The Fire Hunter Season 2 – Available January 14
Derived from the fantasy novel series authored by Rieko Hinata and illustrated by Akihiro Yamada between 2018 and 2020, this tale unfolds in the distant future within a magical realm. In this world, humans face spontaneous combustion upon exposure to fire, leading to the devolution of human civilization. However, a turning point arises as humanity discovers a novel fuel source derived from the blood of demonic Fire Fiends, reshaping the dynamics of their existence.
No dubs available.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Available Now
Following the heroic party’s triumphant defeat of the Demon King, peace is restored to the land, and its members retreat to lives of seclusion. As generations unfold, the elven mage Frieren confronts the inevitability of humanity’s mortality. Taking on a new apprentice, she vows to fulfill the dying wishes of old friends. Now faced with the profound questions of life and death, Frieren embarks on a quest to discover whether an elven mind can reconcile with the inherent nature of existence.
Dubs available: Japanese, English, Deutsch, Español (América Latina), Español (España), Français, Italiano, Português (Brasil), Hindi
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